Minutes

NOTICE TO RESIDENTS TOWN OF CRESCENT MINUTES FOR MONTHLY TOWN BOARD MEETING WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 6:00 P.M., CRESCENT TOWN HALL Board Members Present: Robb Jensen, Chair; Kyla Waksmonski, Supervisor; Mike Pazdernik, Supervisor; Tracy Hartman, Clerk; Carla Fletcher, Treasurer. Call to Order: Chairman Jensen called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. at the Crescent Town Hall. The meeting has been properly posted and distributed in accordance with the Wisconsin Open Meeting law and the facility is handicap accessible. Jensen recognized September The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Approval of Agenda Motion by Pazdernik to approve the agenda. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Approval of Minutes Motion by Jensen to approve the minutes from the Monthly Town Board Meeting of August 14, 2023 and August 21, 2023. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye. Motion carried. Public Comment – - Dave Brinkman, South Rifle Road – Asked that the speed limit signs on S Rifle Road are replaced. There are two old wooden signs and another sign that fell. Brinkman also asked that the slow children sign be replaced. Town Chair Report – Jensen reported that Crescent Road construction will begin on September 16th and should be completed in the beginning of October. Treasurer’s Report - A written report was given by Treasurer, Carla Fletcher. Library Report - Update on the library board meeting and upcoming programs being offered at the library – None – Kim Swisher and Virginia Roberts were present to give an update on the library board and the proposed addition to the library. Swisher reported that the library is celebrating it’s 127th year. Swisher gave an overview of the renovation and expansion of the library and provided a handout to the board (available in the board file). Jensen questioned what the increase to the operating cost will be due to the addition. Virginia Roberts reported that they are anticipating it will be less than 1% of the operating budget which is roughly $8000. Swisher reported that they are hoping to break ground in May 2025. County Board Supervisor’s Report - Review of County Board meeting and Review of County Board meeting and County Committee meetings – Written report received. Jensen stated that the most controversial resolution during the last county board meeting was on mining operations in Oneida County. Jensen reported that the county continues to work towards a Human Services Department. Fire Department Report and Approval of Purchases - Monthly Call update, purchases update, training update, fundraiser update – Written report received by the Fire Chief. First Responder’s Report and Approval of Purchases - None Town Road Crew Report - Road Projects update, update on vehicle repairs and shop repairs – Written report received by Brad Gerdes. Jensen reported that the crew has received the limb saw and have begun trimming the trees along the road right of way. Town Plan Commission Report – Pazdernik reported that the plan commission continues to review chapters of the comprehensive land use plan. Uniform Dwelling Inspector’s Report - None Squash Lake District Report – None Crescent Lake District Report – Rudesil provided a written report to the board. Jensen stated that the annual meeting was held on August 31st. At the meeting the tax levy was reduced by 50% and also approved an increase from 3 elected seats to 5 elected seats increasing the board from 5 members to 7 members. The lake district has submitted another request to the DNR for approval for chemical treatment. Discussion/Action Items LRIPS-West Davenport Street and LRIP TRI-Airport Road Consultant - Jensen stated that John Hanz was used as a consultant for the S. River Road project and he would like to reach out to Hanz on the Davenport St project and Airport Road projects. Jensen believes the DNR will need to be consulted again. Jensen will reach out to Hanz and bring a proposal to the October meeting. Wisconsin Towns Association 2024 Seminars/Workshops: Annual Convention and Law Conference Attendance – Jensen stated that he is planning to attend the WTA Annual Convention and Law Conference and asked that other board members inform the clerk if they would like to attend. NIMS Overview Training for Senior Officials – Jensen stated that he will be attending this training. Crescent Road Construction Schedule and Letter – Jensen would like the board to approve a letter that will be provided to the residents on Crescent Road, Woodcrest, Bay, Lair, Long Lake, etc. The letter will be posted to the website and emailed to the email chain. Town of Crescent TAP Grant Bike and Pedestrian Plan and Matching Funds – Jensen reported that he has spoken with the DNR and has spoken with the NCWRPC and they are able to help gather some of the data. Jensen reminded the board that the town has to match $16,000 of the grant and the plan was to attempt to gather donations. Discussion regarding the amount that is needed to be raised for the match. Discussion regarding what the plan should involve. 2025 Fire and First Responders Contracts with Woodboro and Harrison – Jensen reported that he has received a run report showing the calls to Harrison and Woodboro for the last three years. Clerk Hartman will look at the equalized values and determine what the increase would look like. Jensen would like to see a future discussion regarding what the procedure for maintaining water points in the Town of Crescent looks like and if the other towns are responsible for maintaining the fire department water points. CR-160 Shipping Containers Removal Status and Plan – Jensen reported that he has received an email from Nathan Coller, DNR, and the shipping containers need to be removed by the end of fall which will allow for reseeding efforts to be successful in stabilizing the cover soil. Jensen expressed concern with the shipping containers remaining at CR-160. Waksmonski stated that there needs to be a plan provided by the fire department for where the shipping containers should be moved to. Jensen would like to see them removed from the cap and temporarily move them near the brush with the understanding that they can not remain there permanently. Jensen will work with the fire department to move them and get the property reseeded. Operator’s License Applications - None Driveway Application – None Discussion Items CR-160 Brush and Yard Waste Guidelines – Residents are dumping more than brush and yard waste at the site. Jensen would like to see a future agenda item regarding having guidelines as to when it is open and how it is handled. Discussion regarding burning the piles in the winter. 2024 Town Comprehensive Plan Chapters 3, 4 & 5 Goals/Objectives/Policy Implementation – Jensen would like to meet with the plan commission regarding the goals/objectives/policies and how to move forward with any changes. Motion by Jensen to postpone discussion item b to a future meeting date. Seconded by Waksmonski. All aye; motion carried. Other Future Meeting Dates and Agenda Items – October 4th at 11:00 a.m. budget workshop and October 11th at 9:00 a.m. Review Correspondence – None Approval of Vouchers/Adjourn - Motion by Jensen to approve vouchers as submitted. Seconded by Pazdernik. All aye. Motion carried. Jensen adjourned the meeting at 7:21 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Tracy Hartman Municipal Clerk